Carolyn Knapp wins Teachers Who Inspire award

Science teacher Carolyn Knapp was recognized by KMBC 9 this morning for being an inspiring teacher.

Rachel AdamsonScience teacher Carolyn Knapp receiving a $900 award for being one of the inspiring teachers selected by KMBC 9 while embracing and senior Lan-Nhi Tran who nominated Knapp.

Senior Lan-Nhi Tran worked with seniors Rachel Adamson, Susan Dackorson and Tashayona Gulley to create a 60 second video for a teacher that has made a difference in their lives.

“A week before I found out about it [the competition], we met up to discuss HOSA [Heath Occupations of Students of America] presentations and she seemed really stressed about it,” Tran said. “She didn’t have to meet up and talk to me about it and her dedication was very admirable, so I nominated her.”

KMBC and Avila University selected nine teachers out of all the entries submitted. The inspiring teachers selected receive a $900 reward and the students who submitted the video receive a $100 reward.

“She deserved it because there are a lot of teachers these days that teach just enough to get by,” Tran said. “Getting to know Mrs. Knapp, I know that she struggles with her life outside of school but she still finds the time to advise students and lead them down the right path.”